Search Process Checklist
Search Consultants International provides a thorough process for each client's search for the best candidate for a position. We work with you and your company to make sure the following elements are a part of our process. We invite you to use our Search Process Checklist as we work together.
Vacancy Assessment |
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| Develop definitive and concise specifications of the position |
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| Determine salary parameters |
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| Determine compensation benefits |
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| Understand nonmonetary advantages the position offers |
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| Detail short term growth opportunities in the job |
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| Determine long term opportunities with the company |
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| Define interview procedure |
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Industry Research& Prescreen |
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| Prepare "Target List" of companies that may employ individuals with the desired skills |
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| Penetrate "Target Companies" to identify individuals with the desired skills |
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| Prescreen individuals with desired skills for interest and motivation |
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| Develop network of industry contacts to uncover additional referrals for potential candidates |
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| Assess industry "perception" of Client and Clients' vacancy |
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Search/Selection/Evaluation |
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Second screen of potential candidates for qualification, interest, and motivation |
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| Develop work history, education, personal objectives and motivations in considering the opportunity |
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| Review of candidates' salary history |
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Face-to-face or indepth telephone interview with finalists |
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| Evaluate candidate for sought after "intangible qualities" |
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| Final evaluation of candidates comparing job requirements to various candidates |
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| Reference checks completed on final candidates |
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| Comparison of salary, title and years of experience of field of candidates |
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| Prepare written compensation survey |
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| Written preparation of additional and valuable information of the Client's industry which may have surfaced and of which Client should be aware of in decision making process |
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Recommendation& Interview |
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Presentation of the best candidates in a confidential report |
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| Comparison of each candidate to job specifications determined |
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| Presentation of reference feedback |
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| Arrange initial interview of candidates in client's offices |
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| Assessment and decision on which candidates to second interview |
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| Reassessment of salary range in conjunction with candidate requirements |
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| Arrange second interview in a timely manner to maintain interest of candidate |
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Negotiation |
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Make offer to Client's first choice while maintaining interest of second and third choice candidates |
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| Guide candidate in resigning current position, establish start date |
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| Contact and graciously thank all candidates interviewed by Client to maintain Client's image in the community |
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Follow Through |
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Maintain contact with the selected candidate and Client through initial orientation |
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